Director of Recruitment Jobs

Explore Director of Recruitment opportunities that match your experience leading talent acquisition, recruiting operations, and hiring strategy. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced recruiting leaders discover roles where they can shape how organizations attract and hire talent.

What Does a Director of Recruitment Do?

A Director of Recruitment oversees an organization’s recruiting function, from workforce planning and sourcing strategy to candidate experience and hiring outcomes. The role typically involves guiding recruiters and talent acquisition teams, partnering with executives and department leaders, and using hiring data to improve the quality, speed, and efficiency of recruitment.

Common Responsibilities

  • Develop recruiting strategies aligned with business priorities and workforce plans.
  • Lead, coach, and grow recruiting teams and managers.
  • Build effective sourcing, assessment, and candidate-engagement practices.
  • Partner with senior leaders and hiring managers on talent needs.
  • Track recruiting metrics, budgets, and service levels to guide improvements.
  • Support employer branding, diversity initiatives, and consistent hiring processes.

Qualifications and Skills

Employers often seek substantial experience in talent acquisition or recruiting leadership, along with a record of building teams and delivering hiring results. Useful strengths include strategic workforce planning, executive communication, negotiation, data analysis, employment-process knowledge, and the ability to lead change across an organization. Requirements vary by company, industry, and role scope.

Find Your Next Recruitment Leadership Role

Browse Director of Recruitment jobs on Ladders to find senior opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more. Compare roles by responsibilities, industry, and location, then focus your search on positions that align with your leadership experience and career goals.

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$150K - $200K *

Engage with digital talent by cultivating relationships, managing endorsements, and executing strategies that drive success in talent management and development within the influencer space...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $170K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of talent acquisition by leading strategic initiatives to attract and hire top talent. Collaborate with business leaders to enhance recruiting processes and drive...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $170K *

Join our team to lead talent acquisition strategies, enhancing recruitment processes and building strong candidate pipelines. Collaborate with leaders to align hiring plans with business goals in a dy...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of talent acquisition by leading strategy and workforce planning. Drive efficiency and enhance candidate experiences while aligning hiring efforts with business goals to support growt...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$88K - $105K *

Unlock strategic leadership in prospect development, driving research, portfolio management, and analytics to enhance fundraising efforts and optimize donor engagement for institutional growth...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$126K - $173K *

Partner with us to lead our Production Recruiting efforts, combining hands-on recruiting with mentorship. Drive talent acquisition for skilled production roles while coaching a passionate team in a dy...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Transform organizational effectiveness by partnering with leadership to drive talent development, inclusive culture, and strategic workforce initiatives. Lead HR advisory efforts to support significan...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $102K *

Advance your career by leading a dynamic recruitment team focused on equitable hiring practices. Collaborate with HR leadership to attract top talent and ensure compliance while fostering a diverse wo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$122K - $177K *

Unlock potential by leading HRIS strategy and optimization, overseeing a team to enhance Workday and UKG systems. Drive transformation and collaboration across HR, Finance, and Operations for impactfu...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the end-to-end recruiting process, enhancing strategies and partnerships across departments. Drive high-volume hiring with autonomy, ensuring a seamless candidate experience while collaborating c...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to drive strategic healthcare marketing initiatives. Lead client relationships, oversee peer-to-peer programs, and mentor team members to ensure compliance and achieve results while fo...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$93K - $108K *

Transform the candidate experience as a Recruiting Coordinator, supporting interview processes, enhancing recruitment strategies, and collaborating across teams in a thriving, fast-paced environment t...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform the Commonwealth's recruiting strategy by leading a dynamic team to attract top talent across all levels. Leverage data and best practices to enhance workforce planning and build strong rela...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $135K *

Optimize our recruitment process by leading full-cycle talent acquisition for physician and faculty roles. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement effective sourcing strategies, ensuring a seamless...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $110K *

Drive talent acquisition innovation by establishing robust recruiting processes while personally sourcing and closing high-caliber hires. Lead the effort to create structured systems in a dynamic envi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technology through strategic technical recruitment. You'll own end-to-end hiring processes in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with leaders to attract t...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform talent acquisition strategies to attract top talent, partner with leadership, and enhance candidate experiences. Lead a dynamic team through organizational growth while establishing efficien...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$150K - $190K *

Accelerate progress at a high-growth company by leading full-cycle recruiting. Partner with executives to attract top talent, build pipelines, and enhance employer branding while driving metrics for s...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive procurement excellence by developing strategies for large-scale mechanical projects. Oversee sourcing, vendor management, and contract negotiations to ensure timely delivery and compliance with...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Optimize procurement strategies for large-scale mechanical construction projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery, cost control, and compliance with quality standards...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$121K - $163K *

Grow strategic client relationships while driving financial outcomes through expert management. Lead teams to optimize client experiences and foster adoption of tailored solutions in a dynamic institu...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$121K - $163K *

Accelerate progress at an institutional client level by fostering deep relationships, driving client satisfaction, and leading integrated teams to tailor financial solutions while managing a complex p...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$121K - $163K *

Advance client relationships by guiding integrated teams to drive positive outcomes and strategic growth in a complex institutional environment. Leverage analytics to identify client needs and enhance...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$121K - $163K *

Unlock potential by leading our integrated client team to deepen relationships and drive growth within a complex institutional client book, focusing on innovative retirement solutions and lifetime inc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$79K - $95K *

Champion the hiring process by managing interview logistics, collaborating with talent partners, and ensuring a seamless candidate experience. Your role is pivotal in shaping the company's hiring engi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Recruitment do?question toggle

    A Director of Recruitment leads an organization’s recruiting function, sets talent acquisition strategy, manages recruiting teams, and partners with business leaders to meet hiring needs.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Director of Recruitment jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly look for significant recruiting or talent acquisition experience, people-management ability, strategic workforce planning skills, and a strong record of delivering hiring outcomes. Specific requirements vary by employer.

  • How much do Director of Recruitment jobs pay?question toggle

    Pay depends on factors such as location, industry, company size, and role scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

  • Where can I find Director of Recruitment jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    You can explore vetted Director of Recruitment opportunities on Ladders, which features professional jobs with compensation of $100,000 or more.